Calendar
TODAY
Walk-ercise group, 10-11 a.m., Backus Community Center gymnasium.
Community Clothes Closet, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., drop offs, Aquinas Hall.
Littlefork Ambulance Thrift Shop open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Northland Art Society open, various arts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Backus, Room 114.
Wednesday Study Group, 10:15 a.m., Faith United Church of Christ.
Falls High School Class of 1963, 11:30 a.m., AmericInn.
Test of emergency sirens – 1 p.m., International Falls; 2, Fort Frances.
Girl Guards, Sunbeams and Adventure Corps, 4:30-6 p.m., The Salvation Army.
Free At Last, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Forestland Annex, lower level conference room.
Northland Art Society open, various arts, 5:30-8 p.m., Backus, Room 114.
Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Alano Club.
Men’s Non-Violence Group, 6-8 p.m., Friends Against Abuse office.
Members and guests Elks Lodge 1599 Wednesday Meal, 6:30 p.m., chicken supreme with baked potatoes.
Little Lambs (3 years to kindergarten) and King’s Kids (1st-5th grades), Youth Group (6th grade-up), 6:30-7:30 p.m., Full Gospel Fellowship Church.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Alano Club.
THURSDAY
Retired hospital workers, 8 a.m., Lenard’s.
Community Clothes Closet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., open to customers, Aquinas Hall.
Bone Builders, 10-11:30 a.m., Woodland Apartments.
WIC Clinic, 10 a.m-2 p.m., Koochiching County Public Health Department.
Littlefork Ambulance Thrift Shop open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Falls Hunger Coalition Food Shelf open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1000 Fifth St.
Northland Art Society open, various arts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Backus, Room 114.
Storytime, 10:30 a.m., International Falls Public Library.
Weight Watchers, 4:45-5:15 p.m. weigh-in; 5:15 meeting, Zion Lutheran Church.
Community Café, free meals served, 5:30-6 p.m., roast beef, potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, Backus Community Center.
Moose Burgers, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Moose Lodge.
Beginner’s Tae Kwon Do, 5:45 p.m., Falls Elementary School gymnasium or cafeteria.
Northland Art Society, 6 p.m., Backus building, art room.
The Lamplighters, women’s support group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, 6-8 p.m., Friends Against Abuse, 407 Fourth St.
Childbirth Classes, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Rainy Lake Medical Center.
St. Thomas Bingo — Bonanza, 6:45 p.m.; Bingo, 7, Aquinas Hall.
International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club, 7 p.m., Lenard’s.
Line Dancing, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Alano Club.
FRIDAY
Walk-ercise group, 10-11 a.m., Backus Community Center gymnasium.
Falls Hunger Coalition Food Shelf open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1000 Fifth St.
Serenity Sisters, Women’s A.A., noon, Backus, Rational Alternatives, Room 101.
Flu Clinic, noon-4 p.m., Koochiching County Public Health Department.
Top the Tater dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Backus Community Center.
Members and guests Elks Lodge 1599 Friday Light Meal, 5:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Alano Club.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., International Falls Public Library.
For Those in Need, Addiction Recovery, 7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1340 Keenan Drive.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Alano Club, 410 Fifth Ave.
SATURDAY
Bingo, 1 p.m.; District Legion, 1; Tom and Tara’s Surprise Dinner, 6 (reservations, 283-3615), Moose Lodge.
Grandpa Magic entertainment, 2 p.m., Backus Community Center dining room.
Open Gym, 3-5 p.m., Backus Community Center.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Alano Club.
Q: I was wondering what a person should do if we are driving and get stopped by an officer. Do we get out? Stay in our vehicle? With all the enforcement projects officers are working on, it might be good for you to talk about this. Thanks.
A: Thanks for asking. First of all, always pay attention to your surroundings, especially looking in your rear view mirror every three to five seconds so you can be aware of any emergency vehicles approaching. At first sight of the red lights behind you, pull over to the right and stop as far off the road as possible, as soon as you can. Don’t keep driving. The officer probably knows the road very well and intends for you to stop right away and they will protect the scene with their squad car and lights.
Once you are pulled over, remain in the vehicle and keep your hands on the steering wheel. Do not make any sudden or suspicious movements.
The officer(s) should approach the vehicle and let you know what they want you to do next, and will probably explain why you are being stopped. Pay attention to what the officer says and listen carefully to them and any instructions they may give. Always keep your driver license with you, and have your current proof of insurance card (for the vehicle you are driving) ready to display to the officer when they request it. A lot of our contacts last longer because drivers have to spend time looking for these items. You don’t have to have the vehicle registration unless you are driving a commercial vehicle of any type.
If you have any questions about what has taken place during the stop, just ask the officer after they seem to have completed their contact. In most cases, being courteous and polite to the officer can help, too.
If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws in Minnesota, send your questions to: Sgt. Neil Dickenson, Minnesota State Patrol, 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811. Or at neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.
Borderland Briefs
VOYAGEURS SNOWMOBILE CLUB
Volunteers are encouraged to attend International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club’s first planning meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday at Lenard’s. Those not able to attend should contact Eric at 218-244-6506.
TOP THE TATER DINNER
A Top the Tater dinner is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Backus Community Center. The $6 per person cost includes baked potato, toppings, salad, dessert and beverage. The dinner precedes Backus Performing Arts Series concert Billy McLaughlin Electric String Quartet at 7 at Backus Auditorium. Dinner ticket value packs are available for sale at the door. Dinners available “to go.” Call Backus 285-7225 for information.
LIBRARY STORYTIME
Storytime resumes at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at International Falls Public Library with a celebration of Tabitha, the storytime cat’s birthday. Featured will be lots of stories, rhymes and songs about birthdays. Treat included. Playtime with the science toys to build early science learning and cooperation will follow.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Open Mic Night at the International Falls Public Library is set for 7 p.m. Friday. Those wishing to share a story, poem, song or short piece on which they would like audience feed back are welcome. Come present or just listen to others present. For ages 10 and up.
OPEN GYM
Open Gym will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 31 at Backus Community Building. Free of charge. Call Backus at 285-7225 for information.
CHILDREN’S DRAMA CLUB
Borealis Bards Children’s Drama Club meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays at Backus Community Center, Room 201. Ages 10 to 15 may participate. This activity is partially underwritten by the Marshall N. Knudson Family Community Fund. Visit the website for more information, www.borealisbards.org.
Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office
Burglary: A Dec. 30 report said a television was taken from an Oak Avenue, Ranier, residence.
Vehicle theft: An off duty deputy reported Dec. 27 a vehicle parked on the ice in Sand Bay on Rainy Lake for approximately four days. The owner, Phillip M. Paulbeck, said that the last time he had seen the vehicle was when it was parked at his shop on Main Street, Ranier. Paulbeck stated he did not give anyone permission to use the vehicle. The vehicle was parked approximately 200 yards from the entrance to the lake road by Rainy Lake Marina. No damage was found on the vehicle and nothing was missing.
Theft: Amanda R. Novotny, Sixth Avenue, Littlefork, reported Dec. 26 a Panasonic 50-inch television; Rubbermaid tote containing clothes; money; DVDs; and a black suitcase taken from the residence. Approximate value is set at $1,520.
Burglary: Several items were taken from the Robert R. Hilke residence, County Road 127, in a burglary reported Dec. 23. According to the report, entry is suspected to have been through a window broken out with a nail puller located outside the residence near the window. According to the report, the following items were found or disturbed: bottle of vodka, found on the kitchen counter. The bottle appeared to have been removed from a liquor cabinet in the kitchen; wood jewelry box, found in an upstairs bedroom; unidentified prescription pill found on the kitchen floor; flashlight found on the kitchen counter believed to be left by the suspect(s); novelty flashlight, found on the fireplace hearth in the living room believed to be left by the suspect(s); 20-gauge shotgun found on the fireplace hearth in the living room. This was believed to be brought upstairs by the suspect(s); nail puller, located outside the residence next to the broken basement window. This was believed to have been used to break the window out.
Lottery
Sunday’s Daily 3
4, 7, 5
Sunday’s Northstar Cash
11, 12, 14, 15, 27
Friday’s Gopher 5
6, 7, 29, 33, 37
Saturday’s Hot Lotto
1, 10, 24, 26, 46
Hot Ball
19
Friday’s Mega Millions
13, 15, 35, 62, 74
Mega Ball
12
Saturday’s Powerball
4, 18, 43, 46, 55
Powerball
25
